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 Five Days in Córdoba, Argentina: Tracing a Jesuit Legacy

I visited the city of Cordoba for a five-day stay, ending my six-week journey of Argentina as I now move on to other countries.  Cordoba is very much like a smaller version of Buenos Aires, walkable to all its historic sites.  It is a beautiful, well persevered colonial yet modern city, the second largest in Argentina.  Cordoba is known for its many educational and religious institutions, many of which are part of the city’s historical sites.
I am staying near the Barrio Güemes, a bohemian district known for its cultural vibe, galleries, and shopping. Besides its colonial charm, Cordoba originated Cuarteto music and dance, a bit folky similar to Meringue played with an accordion and violin. It is also a city that dines late at night, known for its Cabrito Cordobes (roasted baby goat) and Ajoblanco Cordobes (cold soup made of almond, garlic and bread).  During my short stay here, this is what I learned and liked about this colonial city…

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Buenos Aires Remembered: Culture, Memory, and the Weight of History”

I stayed in Buenos Aires for a month in the colonial neighborhood of San Telmo, the birthplace of Tango.  I must say I was quite taken by the city’s rich culture, European architecture and its empanadas (much savory than Chile). Buenos Aires is a vast metropolis where one can easily get lost with so many neighborhoods to choose from. The resemblance between New York City and London is uncanny and is why I chose to stay in San Telmo with its bohemian vibe, colonial buildings, gas lanterns and cobblestone streets. Here is what I learned and liked most about living in Buenos Aires…

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Between Painted Mountains and Waterfalls: A Journey Through Northwest Argentina

A ten-day journey starting in Buenos Aires, traveling through the Northwest countryside of Argentina to experience the roar of the Iguazu waterfalls, the largest in the world, and moving from there to the colonial city of Salta. From here we ascend through valleys and winding roads of dramatic landscapes of rainbow mountains and ancient villages of adobe homes… almost surreal. It’s impossible to really experience Argentina’s history and culture if you only stay in Buenos Aires. On this journey where the air is a bit thinner, you get to explore cactus-dotted deserts, steep canyons, wine-producing farms and mountains of rose, jade, mustard, and violet colors celebrated by its people as Pachamama (Mother Earth). Here’s more on the highlights of this journey and what I learned from this experience…

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The City of Lima…The Pulse of Peru

After 12 days of traveling through Peru’s countryside from the colonial city of Arequipa to Machu Picchu, I decided to spend several weeks in the City of Lima to both recover and to become acquainted with the other side of Peru widely known as the culinary capital of South America. Lima is the fourth largest city built on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A UNESCO Heritage site known for its colonial architecture with over 9 million inhabitants. Lima serves as Peru’s cultural hub (partly thanks to Machu Picchu, which drives tourism in Peru) as well as the country’s center for business, and manufacturing.  If you have plans to come to Peru, read about my time there…..

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Three Weeks in Santiago, Chile: Between the Andes and the Sky

I am now staying in the city of Santiago, Chile, a large modern metropolis with a walkable historic center. A blend of modern living surrounded by colonial architecture and the panoramic views of the Andes Mountains.  A country that endured 17 years of a brutal dictatorship led by General Pinochet in the 70s. Today, Chile is known for its stunning vineyards, empanadas, ceviche and pisco sour. Its long stretch of Andes mountains attracts both hikers and skiers worldwide. Its most famous resident, Poet Pablo Neruda has one of three homes in Santiago.  His Love Sonnet XI is best read in Spanish (Tengo hambre de tu boca, de tu voz, de tu pelo) along with a glass of Carmenere, Chile’s most popular wine.  I spent three weeks getting to know the city enjoying its wine and museums. Here is what I can share with you about this cosmopolitan city…

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The City of Eternal Spring: A Week in Medellin, Colombia

On my way to Peru, I thought I would make a couple of stops through Colombia to visit a friend in Bogota and to spend a week in Medellin. Many folks have suggested visiting this vibrant, transformed city.  After Bogota, Medellin is the second largest city in Colombia. A city nestled in the Andes Mountains that has gradually transformed its troubled, violent past into a city of innovation and culture. Known as the City of Eternal Spring due to its year-round Spring weather. I stayed in the Poblado district, an upscale community easy to get to the center of the city yet away from all the congestion and noise.  Here is a week of sightseeing and learning about this city’s past and future….

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Twelve Days Across Peru: The Road to Machu Picchu

A journey through the countryside of Peru beyond just visiting Machu Picchu was on my list of places to go before I die. My objective was to undertake a slow-paced journey through Peru to thoroughly explore its countryside, landscapes, the imposing Andes mountains, colonial cities, rural towns, and its indigenous communities. I was particularly interested in experiencing village life that is deeply entrenched in the cultural traditions of the Inca ancestral heritage. To do this, I committed to a 12-day tour starting in the city of Lima ending at the ancient site of Machu Picchu, returning to Lima.   The adventure was beyond my expectations, with some minor hiccups, as expected when traveling in challenging terrain.  Here are highlights of what this journey was like and what I learned from this experience….

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25 Days in Quito: A Visual Diary of Culture, Color & and Cuisine

I spent 25 days in Quito, Ecuador, known as the first UNESCO world culture heritage site. It is 9,350 feet above sea level (at times, feeling a bit breathless). Quito is nestled deep into a valley surrounded by Andean mountains and volcanoes. One of the most biodiversity regions in the world. Its historic center was built on what was once part of the Inca civilization with some of the most well-preserved colonial architecture in all South America, steeped in old traditions. It is also a very large and densely populated modern city. Three weeks in Quito and five days in the Galapagos islands made for an unforgettable experience is this part of the world. Here is what I manage to do in Quito, also known as “La Mitad del Mundo” (middle of the world) where the equator meets Ecuador…

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Faces of “Carnaval”: A Visual Story from the Heart of Ecuador

During my time in Quito, Ecuador, I attended “Carnaval “(quite different from what I expected). First, carnavals in all Ecuador are rooted among the Huarangas natives which over time got mixed in with Christian beliefs brought on by the Spanish colonizers. Each city celebrates “carnaval” a bit differently where traditionally people throw at each other flowers, water, flour or foam during the festivities in honor of the second moon. The city closes down for several days, gradually opening up after Ash Wednesday, embracing a long tradition that symbolizes renewal and happiness. Quite the experience…

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Bogotá Uncovered: One Week in the City of Contrasts

Leaving Cartagena for a week’s stay in the capital of Bogota, a city 8500 feet above sea level with a population of over 8 million.  Bogota is the Colombia’s cultural center as it dominated all forms of cultural expressions. A modern city with a beautiful historic center with much of its ancestral architecture still in place. No longer one of the most violent city in the world, Bogota today is a melting pot of all cultures from different regions known for its cuisine, murals, street markets, festivals and art.  I stayed several blocks from the historic, colorful Candelaria neighborhood, visiting many of its museums and historic buildings as well as making a trip to the popular Andean mountains to visit a friend. If you have plans to come to Bogota, check out my week in this amazing city ….

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